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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,178.34, 1,150,813.58 and 234,703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,178.34, 1,150,813.58 and 234,703.98 is: 352,070.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,178.34 : 1,150,813.58 = 234,703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,178.34/1,150,813.58 = 234,703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,178.34x = 1,150,813.58 × 234,703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,178.34x = 270,100,526,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,100,526,290.53/767,178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,070.06

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